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Thursday, Jul 2, 2009

Our Mission

The Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation (WACF) is a local public not-for-profit foundation dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the Wawasee area watershed for present and future generations.

The Wawasee Watershed covers 23,618 acres including Wawasee, Syracuse, Bonar and Papakeechie lakes as well as ten lakes in the upper Turkey Creek sub watershed.

The Foundation was formed in 1991 to anticipate, search out, and solve threats to the Wawasee Area Watershed and to its water quality. The Foundation is dedicated to enhancement of the watershed and works hand-in-hand with property owner groups, the State Department of Natural Resources and other governmental and civic organizations that share its concerns. The Foundation was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) corporation, thus enabling it to provide tax advantages for gifts and grants.

News

May 29

Northern Indiana Lakes Festival

Posted by admin in Events on May 29th, 2009

Title: Northern Indiana Lakes Festival
Location: Center Lake in Warsaw
More Information: Click here
Description: It is a one-day celebration of one of our area\’s most precious natural resources - water! The day kicks off with pancake breakfasts hosted by lake associations around the county, followed by guided kayaking and canoeing eco-tours around Center Lake.Throughout the day, hands-on activities and live entertainment for the whole family will be provided by local and statewide natural resource organizations and professionals. Activities include fishing and boating demonstrations, on-the-hour programs, games and crafts for kids, and a boat show with local dealers. A water play area will allow kids to get wet as they experience the joy of water firsthand. Plan to join in the celebration of our lakes with a day full of wet and wild excitement!
Date: June 27th, 2009

May 29

Water Quality Summary Report | September 2003

Posted by admin in Studies on May 29th, 2009

The purpose of the project is to provide a summarization of water quality data collected from eight studies in the Lake Wawasee watershed from the 1970s through current.  The Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation (WACF) intends to use the summary to understand the water quality trends for distribution to the community.

Download the Study Right Here.

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May 4

Strategic Plan September 7th, 2007

Posted by admin in Studies on May 4th, 2009

Strategic Plan
September 7, 2001

Click Here to Download the Full Plan.

Prepared for WACF
Jennifer Kwasny

Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation
Strategic Plan

Table of Contents Page

1. Overall structure of the strategic plan_____________________________3

2. Strengths of the Wawasee Area Watershed _________________________5

3. Threats to conservation of the Wawasee Area Watershed  _______________5

4. Organizational planning recommendations – Planning Committee_________7

5. Tables with goals and action lists for each fundamental objective __________7

Appendix: fundamental objective and detailed objective background  ________18

Click Here to Download the Full Plan.

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Apr 28

Fall 2008 News Letter

Posted by admin in News Letters on April 28th, 2009

WACF Fall 2008 News Letter

Fall 2008 News Letter Now available for download! Just click on the picture above to start your download! Enjoy!

- WACF

Apr 28

Indiana Lakes Management Mini conference

Posted by admin in Events on April 28th, 2009

Title: Indiana Lakes Management Mini conference
Location: WACF Center 11586 N. SR 13
Description: Indiana Lakes Management Mini conference
Start Time: 9:00
Date: 2009-06-13